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KVRR Connections Tourism: $15 million in Destination Development Grants awarded to 23 Projects across North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Some of the top tourist stops across North Dakota are sharing in $15 million worth of “Destination Development Grants”. North Dakota Tourism and Marketing says these investments will enhance tourism infrastructure, elevate visitor experiences and support long-term economic growth. Out of 106 applications from 45 communities, just 23 projects were chosen for this round of grants….

North Dakota lawmakers build wish list for $500M federal rural health care grant

Sen. Brad Bekkedahl, R-Williston, and Legislative Council budget analyst Allen Knudson listen to a presentation on the Rural Health Transformation Program on Oct. 14, 2025. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A committee of North Dakota lawmakers this week began sifting through an ocean of recommendations for how to spend a $500 million federal rural…

North Dakota taking steps to ban candy, soda purchases with SNAP benefits

Candy and sugary drinks are displayed at a gas station in Bismarck on Oct. 14, 2025. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Some foods such as soda and candy may soon be prohibited purchases in North Dakota through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, officials said Tuesday. The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services…

New truck stop planned for Fargo

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A Grand Forks-based company is planning a truck stop, convenience store, car wash and liquor store in north Fargo. It would called Northdale Oil Travel Center. Northdale Oil Company is behind the project at 4300 County Road 81 near the Amazon Fulfillment Center warehouse. Foundation and site work is estimated at more than $2 million with the…

Large law enforcement presence for narcotics-related traffic stop on Roberts Street in downtown Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) —  A large law enforcement presence was seen on Roberts Street in downtown Fargo between 1st and 2nd Avenues. This video by KVRR was taken Tuesday night just before 9 p.m. Fargo Police, North Dakota Highway Patrol and unmarked vehicles were on scene. Officers could be seen going through numerous vehicles and some were wearing masks. North…

Disney On Ice presents “Road Trip Adventures” at FARGODOME in March

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Get ready to take your family on an immersive getaway thanks to Disney on Ice. The touring group’s latest production, “Road Trip Adventures”, is skating into FARGODOME from March 12-15. It’ll be a fun-fueled excursion to iconic Disney destinations. Disney on Ice members can buy advance tickets starting today before they go on-sale to the general…

Minnesota Housing awards grant money to 33 cities across greater Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Housing board has approved more than four million dollars in grants for affordable and workforce housing in towns across the state. Thirty-three cities with populations below ten thousand in greater Minnesota have been awarded the grant. Funded through the state legislature, the Greater Minnesota Small Cities Housing Aid Grant Program can be used to…

Employee retention focus of FMWF Chamber Pulse event

The Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce event featured a panel discussion on employee retention. Oct. 14, 2025.FARGO — Business and community leaders meet to talk about the challenges of employee retention at a Chamber event called “Pulse of Talent Retention”. Keeping people in the community was the theme of the event put on by the Fargo-Moorhead West Fargo…